Dental Hygienist

Veracity Software Inc; Oregon (IL); Hybrid; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider seeks a Dental Hygienist for their Aloha Office in Oregon. The role involves providing patient oral hygiene care and requires travel to multiple dental locations. Candidates must hold an Oregon dental hygienist license and an associates degree in applied science. This part-time position requires cooperation and documentation skills in a clinical setting. Full-time employment with 30 hours a week commitment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a dental hygienist license in Oregon.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Experience with nitrous oxide is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient oral hygiene care.
• Document patients' oral health data.
• Maintain compliance with environmental health standards.

Skills

Direct patient oral hygiene care

Data collection and documentation

Oral hygiene instruction and education

Cooperation and teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program

Tools

X-ray equipment

Ultrasonic scalers

Handpieces

Job description

Overview

Dental Hygienist, Aloha Office (30hrs, Days) – Onsite – Aloha, OR, US. Travel: Yes, 100% of the Time. 3/10 - Mon, Tue, Wed. Workdays set; location varies by day. Travel to Aloha, Tigard, Beaverton, Cedar Hills, Tanasbourne dental. Regular scheduled day(s) off. Part-time, 30hrs a week. Will work 3/10hr shifts. This is a Float / Travel position. Will travel to 5 different locations.

Notes: See RDH CBA for details (ofnhp.org) re Short-Notice Float Def & Schedule: Article 6.A.2.f & Article 10.A.3.d.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient oral hygiene care for program members, including comprehensive prevention, maintenance, and/or therapeutic dental treatment restorative services.
• Data collection and documentation pertaining to patients oral health in compliance with policy and procedure.
• Provide oral hygiene instruction and education.
• Maintain a work area appropriate to a clinical environment in compliance with environmental health and safety standards.
• Support other office functions during down time, ensuring a level of cooperation and positive work environment.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Education

Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program with a minimum of an associates degree in applied science.

License, Certification, Registration

• Dental Hygienist License (Oregon)
• National Provider Identifier
• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements

• Please note: WA Initial and Renewable Limited License are not acceptable.
• Please note: Local anesthesia endorsement is for Oregon Dental Hygiene license only, this endorsement is included in the Washington State Dental Hygiene license
• X-ray equipment - Daily.
• Ultrasonic scalers - Daily for deposit removal.
• Handpieces - Daily for polishing teeth and fillings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Nitrous oxide permit
• Basic knowledge of sterilization and infection control equipment
• Basic computer skills
• Restorative function endorsement (Oregon Dental Hygiene license only - this endorsement is included in the Washington State Dental Hygiene license)

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting